• Mild-severe learning difficulties, epilepsy, related syndromes,
• communication difficulties, autism
• Residential and day places; 52 week placements available
• Courses start September
• 38 weeks per year
• Maximum 80 students
• Age 16 – 25

General Description of College:
David Lewis College offers residential and day placements to prepare up to 80 young people with mild-severe learning difficulties as they transition into adulthood.
As part of David Lewis Centre, the College benefits from a level, spacious rural site, with numerous towns nearby and is only 30 minutes from Manchester city centre.

The Curriculum:
A holistic curriculum equips students with the skills to effectively access the wider community. Learners are supported throughout their placement by a holistic curriculum, a comprehensive tutorial system and Individual Learning Plans ensure learners are able to progress at their own pace throughout their programme of study.
Progression is recognised via a wide range of accreditation routes and RARPA. The College has established links with General Further Education providers, which enable learners to access different learning environments and vocational qualifications, with appropriate support.The extended curriculum provides structured independence training and offers a wide range of social, leisure and creative activities.

Specialist Facilities:
Medics, clinicians, psychologists and therapists offer support to our students according to need.
On-site facilities include swimming and hydrotherapy pools, shop, café, garden centre, sports facilities and much space for outdoor activities.
Respite care is available to students during holidays, the amount of which is based on individual need – from a few days to a full 52 week placement.

Statements:

1. a range of vocational courses with opportunities for accreditation.
2. opportunities to take Pre-Entry and Entry awards
3. a programme to enable students to learn more about themselves and how to form relationships
4. a programme to help learners to look after themselves more independently
5. opportunities to attend local mainstream colleges with support
6. opportunities to experience real work situations
7. opportunities to improve literacy, numeracy and communication skills
8. opportunities to take part in a wide range of social, leisure and sporting activities
9. expertise in working with learners with autism spectrum disorder
10. expertise in meeting the needs of students with moderate learning difficulties
11. expertise in meeting the needs of students with severe learning difficulties
12. expertise in working with learners with epilepsy and/or associated neurological conditions
13. expertise in working with learners with communication difficulties
14. in-house psychology services
15. in-house psychiatric services
16. nursing services available 24 hours a day
17. waking night residential staff
18. on site medical team including doctors and nurses
19. residential provision extending beyond the academic year
20. day provision

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